The Christmas Caper is a challenging off-road event including some difficult terrain. Depending on the weather, the course may include wading through deep water, avoiding branches and negotiating mud. Lots of mud.  It’s great fun, but please ensure you have the required level of fitness to complete the course. Some walking is expected but please remember this is a run not a walk and we reserve the right to withdraw runners from the race who have not made sufficient progress through checkpoints. Trail shoes are recommended.

Fancy dress optional but encouraged!  NEW for 2024 – reusable Caper drawstring kit bag for all finishers and, hot off the press, the Caper 2024 is sponsored by Launceston-based Firebrand Brewing Co who are supplying Christmas Ale (plus a non-alcoholic version).

Race number and chip collection will be on the day.  Please fill in the reverse of your number with your details, emergency contact and any medical conditions.

The Caper often sells out so book in plenty of time...no-one wants to be disappointed at Christmas! 

EVENT LOCATION:  Torrington Rugby Club, Hatchmoor Road, Torrington.  No parking on site but almost opposite at Simon Plastics and other roads on the Hatchmoor Industrial Estate, postcode: EX38 7HP What3Words ///invisible.simulations.scream or at the school sports car park a few minutes’ walk down the road; use EX38 7BU or What3Words ///unwind.seriously.oldest

Registration/number collection starts 9.30 am

Race start time 11 am.

Minimum age on day is 17.

Showers should be available post-race.

REFRESHMENTS available to purchase:  The lovely Bev's Catering will be on site selling tea, coffee, mince pies, bacon baps, sausage rolls and much more!  Plus the Rugby Club bar will be open and there's a rumour about free mince pies....

Race Categories:

Top 3 Female

Top 3 Male

Vet Female and Male 40+, 50+, 60+

Prizes for first three overall and first in each Vet Age Category, gun time.  One prize per person, i.e., if you are in the top 3 overall and you’re a vet, the vet prize goes to the next person in that category.

 

Prize for best fancy dress